Best Valentine's Day gifts for kids

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Pseudoephedrine is a common decongestant, found in Mucinex products such as Mucinex D, that works by narrowing the blood vessels in the nasal passages. And it's also one ingredient the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists recommends against during the first trimester due to a small risk of birth defects in the abdominal wall.

For Dr. Gloria Bachmann, an OB-GYN and the director of the Women's Health Institute at Rutgers University, the rule to follow is the same one she advises all pregnant people stick to, no matter the health concern or question: check with your doctor (or midwife, practitioner or other care provider). This is important not only before you consume a new medication, according to Bachmann, but also to make sure you don't write off a more serious illness as a common cold, allergies or even a mild case of COVID-19. 

Is Mucinex safe during pregnancy? There are a few different kinds of Mucinex (Mucinex, Mucinex D and Mucinex DM, for example) but some of the most common popular products contain guaifenesin, pseudoephedrine and dextromethorphan. 

Determining the risk of the other active ingredients found in Mucinex is a little trickier. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that works by interfering with the "cough" signal in your brain. Guaifenesin works by loosening the mucus in your chest. There are some reports of a small risk of neural tube defects linked to guaifenesin, but the evidence is inconclusive. It's listed in a report by the American Academy of Family Physicians as "might be unsafe during first trimester." In the same report, dextromethorphan is listed as "appears to be safe in pregnancy," but as is true for many drugs and ingredients, there isn't enough evidence to say conclusively either way.

'Decided to surprise my family and not tell them I'm coming home just to see their expressions, mom was speechless (touched me all to see if I was real, dad couldn't stop smiling and my god mother cried her eyes off)

Valentine's Day is a playful holiday for children that can be celebrated by baking treats and creating cards. Other ways to celebrate can be as simple as snuggling up with family and watching a good show. It can be as elaborate as you desire, too. Given that most people will be celebrating Valentine's Day at home, you might as well make it a family affair.

Maisonette





Gift this to the younger members of your family. You can build structures out of these magnetic tiles during story time. The body of Hungry Caterpillar is composed of 16 tiles: nine tiny squares, four quarter rounds, two right angle triangles and one huge square. In addition to the caterpillar, these shapes can also spell out "I love you too."

'I've lost my niece, my little sister, my best friend ☹️ Life dealt you the harshest card but you always chose to win, you always fought to come out the other side above it all with a smile on your face.

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While Valentine's Day is a romantic holiday for many, there is nothing wrong with celebrating the holiday with your children by giving them a gift to show them how much you care. A bonus for children is that it also gives them the chance to learn more about how to give and receive gifts from people they care about.

Melissa & Doug





Who doesn't enjoy snuggling up with a warm blanket? If you give your child this kit, they'll be able to create a fleece cover-up without the use of a sewing machine. This quilt-like home craft kit includes design instructions, and once it's completed the 5-by-5 blanket will be ready to use.